7. Analysis of domino effects
7.1 Definition
A domino effect can be defined as the action of a first dangerous phenomenon capable of generating a second accident on a neighboring installation or establishment, the effects of which would be more "serious" than those of the first accident.
The analysis of domino effects can therefore focus on :
between units ;
between plants.
The effects of hazardous phenomena to be taken into account in the analysis of domino effects are mainly :
thermal effects ;
mechanical effects of an overpressure wave ;
mechanical effects...
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